Washington saw 202 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national total. A significant 106 providers were new this week, contributing to the state's total of 177 individual and 25 organizational entries. This consistent activity indicates a steady, though not explosive, expansion of behavioral health services across Washington.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 7 BCBA credentials and 36 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a substantial need for direct service providers, highlighting the critical role of BCBAs in providing supervision and maintaining the quality of ABA therapy in the state.

Provider Demographics and Organizations

Among individual providers, 124 (70%) are female, 43 (24%) are male, and 10 (6%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is largely consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Notably, the LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL appeared 2 times in the organizational listings, indicating its active role in providing services within its community.

This ongoing growth in Washington's behavioral health workforce, particularly the expansion of RBTs, is vital for improving access to ABA services and addressing the demand for direct care, though the BCBA supervision capacity will be key to scaling effectively.